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edghami says...
I take back what i said about this cam's performance, i just saw sample images of this camera at dpreviews. They were awesome, very much like most entry level dslr's and at high iso's too. The problem though is it is only compatible to four thirds lenses, and very few accessories available for this camera. Wonder why it is not classified as a dslr, its performance is better or at least same with entry levels.
Jan 20, 2009 09:07 AM
I take back what i said about this cam's performance, i just saw sample images of this camera at dpreviews. They were awesome, very much like most entry level dslr's and at high iso's too. The problem though is it is only compatible to four thirds lenses, and very few accessories available for this camera. Wonder why it is not classified as a dslr, its performance is better or at least same with entry levels.
Jan 20, 2009 09:07 AM
thamrinm says...
easy to use it, but still rather costly its price
Dec 2, 2008 03:05 AM
easy to use it, but still rather costly its price
Dec 2, 2008 03:05 AM
einnorx says...
I looked at some of the comments posted about the G1, of which a number of people said that, for that kind of price they might as well get a proper DSLR like the A200 or those from Canon and Nikon, however I think most people are missing a point here i.e. the G1 has live view and an articulating LCD which is missing from all entry level DSLR and from what I can think of, only the top end range Olympus E3 has that to date for a DSLR and it cost many times more not to mention the size and bulk (I happen to own the E3) . Also G1 has the advantage of 100% view in the viewfinder, this is only possible in pro DSLR. Of course to some people this may not be important but I think that to some others these are very important features which are currently not available in entry level and mid level DSLR. Also the size of the G1 may just be slightly smaller than an entry level DSLR but consider this, the articulating 3" LCD adds to the size, which if incorporated to a standard DSLR will increase it's size and weight tremendously. I think for handling sake a camera should not be too small, that is ergonomics, it needs to fit the hand nicely. Also I think the G1 is targeted for people who one fuss free photography and who do not print their photos to mega-size hence noise is not really an issue. I think Panasonic has done a very good job with the first micro four thirds camera.
Nov 14, 2008 06:23 PM
I looked at some of the comments posted about the G1, of which a number of people said that, for that kind of price they might as well get a proper DSLR like the A200 or those from Canon and Nikon, however I think most people are missing a point here i.e. the G1 has live view and an articulating LCD which is missing from all entry level DSLR and from what I can think of, only the top end range Olympus E3 has that to date for a DSLR and it cost many times more not to mention the size and bulk (I happen to own the E3) . Also G1 has the advantage of 100% view in the viewfinder, this is only possible in pro DSLR. Of course to some people this may not be important but I think that to some others these are very important features which are currently not available in entry level and mid level DSLR. Also the size of the G1 may just be slightly smaller than an entry level DSLR but consider this, the articulating 3" LCD adds to the size, which if incorporated to a standard DSLR will increase it's size and weight tremendously. I think for handling sake a camera should not be too small, that is ergonomics, it needs to fit the hand nicely. Also I think the G1 is targeted for people who one fuss free photography and who do not print their photos to mega-size hence noise is not really an issue. I think Panasonic has done a very good job with the first micro four thirds camera.
Nov 14, 2008 06:23 PM
edghami says...
Nice review, though as you said image quality does no match up with an dslr, with that price, i think i'd be better off with an entry level dslr like the canon S1000D, nikon D40 or Sony A200.
Nov 4, 2008 08:37 AM
Nice review, though as you said image quality does no match up with an dslr, with that price, i think i'd be better off with an entry level dslr like the canon S1000D, nikon D40 or Sony A200.
Nov 4, 2008 08:37 AM
gohleonard says...
Hi! We are very excited about the G1 as well and we assure you we will put up the review as soon as we put it through its paces in our Lab and other tests. Keep checking back with us!
Oct 31, 2008 04:07 PM
Hi! We are very excited about the G1 as well and we assure you we will put up the review as soon as we put it through its paces in our Lab and other tests. Keep checking back with us!
Oct 31, 2008 04:07 PM
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
In Tech : Digital PhotoDescription: Panasonic has set the benchmark for the Micro Four Thirds Standard with the G1, a very capable shooter for those who want to upgrade to a slightly more advanced camera from a point-and-shoot.
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